The Spirit’s Fire Within

We thrive when we live from the heart, where love resides. The essence of monastic life isn’t confined to monasteries. It’s found wherever we embrace the quiet, reflective moments that connect us to something deeper. The monk within each of us seeks stillness, peace, and a life centered on contemplation. The monk’s journey is the Spirit’s fire born with and into us that ignites the pulse of the untamed heart. This desire is ancient, yet it remains alive today. Whether in solitude or amidst the busyness of daily life, we can cultivate this way of being. Our task is to nurture this interior space, keeping our hearts open and grounded in love. In doing so, we embody the universal call to live with intention, reflecting the timeless monastic heart in all we do.

May the Spirit’s fire within us guide our untamed hearts
toward stillness, love, and the deep wisdom
of our shared monastic journey.

(inspired by Beverly Lanzetta, The Monk Within)